The silence seeps,
Into her eyes.
Blocking the tears.
Stifling the cries.
Of anguish, of guilt,
Of hollowing hurt.
Chafing her person,
Reducing any worth,
Which remained
Of that shell.
Secrets.
Don't ask. Can't tell.
Cruel words lend
Too weak blows,
Compared to the contempt,
Blank faces show.
